This week on Retail Reflections, we’re diving into the retail rush that’s starting earlier than ever. With Black Friday deals already flooding our feeds, we explore why brands are breaking tradition and what that means for both shoppers and sales. We also take a look at the beauty sector’s big moves, from Boots’ new store openings to the rise of loyalty programs like Club New Look and the ever-evolving Boots Advantage Card. Plus, we celebrate some impressive brand comebacks including Ne...

Jack Davis, of Crypt TV, and an early investor in Jomboy Media and Dave’s Hot Chicken, joins the show. On this episode, he breaks down how he finds products people actually want, why organic demand beats throwing money at marketing, and how to know when it’s time to cut your losses. Send Dan your pie pick at howsuccesshappens@entrepreneur.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.Meetings are where collaboration happens — but too often, scheduling them feels like the biggest barrier to meaningful connection. That’s why Calendly was created: to simplify scheduling and make time for what truly matters — the conversation itself.In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries, host Matt Abrahams talks with Calendly’s Vice President of Growth, Darren Chait, about how intentional

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Do you struggle to navigate complex relationships and sensitive situations at work? Learn the subtle art of workplace diplomacy from executive coach, Dr. Grace Lee. Apply for her mentorship program here: https://masteryinsights.com/mentorship-pcDiplomacy is a critical skill for professionals to advance their careers and build strong relationships. However, striking the right balance between assertiveness and sensitivity can be difficult, especially in high-pressure situations. In this episode, Dr

Send us a text Jenny Rae was told she had the *worst case interview ever.* Her McKinsey mock interview was a total disaster. The feedback from her friend at McKinsey? Cancel the real interview or prepare harder than ever. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares how she went from bombing that mock to becoming Bain’s #1 recruit on the East Coast. You’ll hear the exact prep strategy she used, the case interview mistakes that almost cost her everything, and how she turned it all around. Additiona...

You're going to see your parents 15 more times before they die.In 2021, that simple statement, which later became the opening line of my book, changed my life.My wife and I were living in California at the time, 3,000 miles away from our parents. I had been there for 12 years––a college baseball scholarship had brought me out West, and then a lucrative job opportunity had kept me there.In a lot of ways, that felt fine...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action

In this conversation, Chris Saxman delves into the definition and purpose of insurance, emphasizing its role in financial security and risk management. He highlights the necessity of homeowners insurance, explaining how it protects homeowners from significant financial losses due to unforeseen events such as natural disasters. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding insurance as a tool for shifting risk and ensuring financial stability. ★ Support this podcast on

Send us a text Today we're going to talk about a career that's becoming increasingly important in our data-driven world. A career where you get to be a detective of consumer behavior, a fortune-teller for businesses, and a strategic advisor all rolled into one! Connect With Kapeel Gupta or Click on the link: http://bit.ly/4jlql8s 🎯 In This Episode You’ll Learn: 0:00 Introduction 01:46 Mission Statement 02:27 Scope in India and Abroad 05:12 Nature of Work 04:56 Skills & Educational Q...

The momentum you’re missing might not be a market problem—it might be a leadership problem. We dig into why motivation used to flow from the top down and how, lately, apathy has been trickling up and disarming the very people meant to set the standard. Instead of accepting a slow season as destiny, we show how to stop reacting, start responding, and turn a challenging market into a training ground for better systems, sharper messaging, and deeper consistency. We unpack the difference between...

S2E1- How to Empower Your Leadership Skills with AI In this Season 2 premiere of Blade to Greatness, hosts Ricardo Belmar & Casey Golden sit down with renowned leadership coach and author April Sabral to explore how AI is transforming leadership in retail. Far from replacing leaders, AI is exposing poor leadership behaviors while empowering those who lead with curiosity, adaptability, and transparency. April shares insights from her new book Positive Accountability for Teams and explains why the

SUMMARY In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark Wilcox talks with Aaron Wang, co-founder and CEO of Alex.com, one of the most exciting AI platforms in recruiting today. Just weeks after announcing their $20M Series A, Aaron joins the show to break down how Alex is helping companies run autonomous interviews, shorten time to hire by over 80%, and let recruiters focus more on human connection. Aaron shares how Alex.com is transforming talent acquisition at some of the largest

Austin shares 3 steps you can use to easily find contacts and referrals at your dream companies! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Focus your efforts on the ‘right’ people [1:12] - Get clear on who you’re looking for [3:46] - How to actually find the person you’re looking for [5:01] - Make an educated guess Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank y...

When Kristian Fok became the chief executive of Cbus, he “knew there was a lot to take on”. One strategy that’s helped him manage issues as they arise is determining the length of a productive meeting. On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the Cbus CEO navigates the various challenges that come with running a $105 billion super fund. This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I finally recorded my audiobook version of VOICEPRINT - How to Leave a Lasting Impression Every Time You Speak - and I did the entire read in ONE day.In this episode I take you behind the scenes of - 🎧 Why I chose to record in a professional studio 🎧How my voice lasted the distance 🎧How I recorded it all so quick 🎧The mistakes I made If you want to record an audiobook or just improve your vocal endurance, this episode is for you! 🔗 LINKS: Speak Up for Your Businessworkshops

What if the smartest thing a leader could do is try to make themselves obsolete?That’s exactly what Georgie Holt, co-founder of Flight Story, set out to test. Her 60-day AI experiment wasn’t about replacing herself - it was about freeing herself from the operational noise that stops leaders from thinking, leading, and creating. In this Quick Win, Georgie shares how she built Scout - a custom AI assistant that automated the admin side of hiring and saved her 20 to 25 hours every week. By

Andy Claiborn has worked across multiple industries for the last three decades. He has implemented major organizational changes in Insurance, Banking and HR/Talent Advisory teams. He is based in Rockport, Massachusetts and looking forward to help his next team build for the future.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ This is a public episode. If you would like to

⁠18 Objections and Scripts for Each⁠Nick Cegelski shares how to turn quick rejections into real sales conversations using his Mr. Miyagi Method for dismissive objections. He explains why most brush-offs aren’t about your product at all but about the interruption, and how to agree with objections, lower resistance, and reintroduce your pitch naturally. You’ll learn how to replace pressure with curiosity, keep prospects talking, and book more meetings with confidence. For more scripts and

Austin shares 4 trends that top job seekers are using to consistently land interviews and job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:57] - Invest in areas of opportunity [3:10] - Cast a wide net, gether info, & double down [6:04] - Illustrate your value in public [8:03] - Be persistent! Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to ...

In this Q3 2025 edition of SVAM Member News Update, we’re highlighting powerful stories of innovation, leadership, and community from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing sector. This episode features: A heartwarming act of support from Hitachi Energy’s Bland facilityNew national recognition for Simmons Equipment and Wolf Hills FabricatorsSVAM member companies competing in the 2025 Virginia Manufacturing CupAnd moreWhether you're in the industry or supporting it, this roundup is packed w...